News From the Courts Week of 8.30.21

News from the Alameda County Superior Court 9.3.21: The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is proposing to amend or adopt the Local Rules regarding media in and around court locations and prohibited activities in and around a courthouse. Deadline to comment is October 18, 2021. ow.ly/Fgb050G48d0 Bonus 9.3.21: The Governor announced new appointments

ACBA member Judge Victor Rodriguez appointed to the first District Court of Appeal

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Judge Victor A. Rodriguez as Associate Justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division Three. The Governor also announced his appointment of 22 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Contra Costa County. ACBA member Judge Victor A. Rodriguez, 46, of Oakland, has been nominated to […]

Lawyers Needed to Help Afghan Refugees

Pars Equality Center

As you all probably know, our region is home to a large Afghan community, so we are in the midst of a traumatized community with many families seeking services in the hopes of helping family members leave Afghanistan.  The City of Fremont responded immediately, setting up www.fremont.gov/ARHelp  as a way to raise funds to assist, […]

Upcoming Programs and Events September 2021

What’s new in September at the ACBA? Programs and events during the shelter in place order will be held via live stream unless stated otherwise. ACBA CLEs are FREE for ACBA members! Non ACBA events are in italics. September 1, 2021 12:00PM –  1:30PM Legal First Responders 2021: The Launch Lunch! Legal Access Alameda, DLAC […]

News From the Court Week of 8.23.21

Local Court News Alameda County 8.26.21: The Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) implements policy requiring all Court personnel to be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021.  Details here. Contra Costa County The Contra Costa Superior Court invites comment on its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  Please see the announcement and budget for further […]